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False Creek Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in False Creek, one of Vancouver's neighbourhoods. Live MLS® listings, updated continuously, plus a direct line to a Renanza agent who knows the area.

Market snapshot

The False Creek market right now

False Creek currently has 238 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $633K and $2.10M, with a median around $1.09M. Condos and apartments make up the largest share of the market.

238
Active listings
238
For sale
$1.09M
Median list price
$633K–$2.10M
Typical range
$1,126
Median price / sq ft
49
Median days listed
21
New in last 7 days
2006
Median year built

False Creek prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
167$699K
2130$1.17M
333$2.09M
4+3$2.19M

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Neighbourhood guide

Living in False Creek

False Creek is the inlet and the surrounding residential and recreational district at the centre of Vancouver, best known on its southeast shore for the sustainable Olympic Village community and a continuous seawall. Mid-rise condos, parks and a waterfront path link it to Granville Island.

Location & boundaries

It centres on the southeast and south shores of False Creek, within the broader Fairview area, running from the head of the creek west toward Granville Island; downtown and Yaletown face it across the water.

History

The shoreline was an industrial zone of sawmills, rail yards and canneries into the 20th century before being redeveloped for housing and recreation. The Southeast False Creek Olympic Village was built to house athletes for the 2010 Winter Olympics and converted to housing afterward, and it was North America's first LEED Platinum neighbourhood.

Housing & property types

Housing is mostly mid-rise condominiums and townhouses, including the roughly 1,100-unit Olympic Village, alongside the older co-op and mixed-income community of False Creek South.

Shopping & dining

Granville Island, at the west end, is home to the Public Market plus artisan studios, galleries and eateries.

Parks & recreation

A seawall for walking and cycling wraps the shore and connects to Granville Island, with Hinge Park and Habitat Island in the Olympic Village area.

Getting around

The Canada Line's Olympic Village station, at Cambie Street and West 2nd Avenue, serves the district, and False Creek ferries cross to downtown and Granville Island.

Community facilities

The Creekside Community Recreation Centre in the Olympic Village offers a fitness centre, gymnasium and dance and yoga studios, plus a paddling and dragon-boat launch on the water.

Who it may suit

It may suit buyers wanting waterfront, walkable condo living with seawall recreation and quick access to downtown.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: vancouver.ca, en.wikipedia.org, vancouver.ca, en.wikipedia.org

Neighbourhood snapshot — Vancouver

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for Vancouver, City (CY), British Columbia. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source

Population

662,248

Total population

+4.9%

Growth since 2016

39.6

Median age

Income

$82,000

Median household income

Household

2.1

Avg. household size

39.2%

Live alone

53.1%

Families w/ kids

Housing

45.5%

Owned

54.5%

Rented

$1,450,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment80.1%
Single-detached house14.7%
Row house / townhouse3.5%
Other1.8%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher52.8%
Trades or college diploma23.1%
High school diploma18.7%
No certificate, diploma or degree5.4%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van56.2%
Public transit22.9%
Walked13.1%
Bicycle5.3%
Other2.6%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English50.7%
Cantonese11.8%
Mandarin6.4%
Tagalog2.9%
French1.5%

Buying a home in False Creek

BC's 2023 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows three to four units on most single-family lots in larger municipalities, which is reshaping what detached lots are worth. Check the lot's current zoning with the municipality, and get a home inspection and a title search before removing subjects.

Budget for BC's property transfer tax on top of the price — it's charged on the purchase and first-time buyers and new builds may qualify for exemptions. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Common questions

Frequently asked

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

How much does a home cost in False Creek?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in False Creek is about $1,092,000, and most are listed between $633,000 and $2,100,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in False Creek right now?

There are 238 active listings on this page's search, 21 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in False Creek?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in False Creek right now — 1 bedroom: about $699,000; 2 bedrooms: about $1,173,000; 3 bedrooms: about $2,088,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $2,190,000. Based on 233 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in False Creek?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $1,126 across homes currently listed in False Creek. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in False Creek been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 49 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in False Creek?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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